---
title: "Occupational, Sectoral & Higher Adult Skills"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059526"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-09-05"
---

# Occupational, Sectoral & Higher Adult Skills

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059526

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "Occupational, Sectoral & Higher Adult Skills" under the services category, set in the UKD3 region, United Kingdom. The initiative is focused on commissioning targeted employment-related skills offers that align with the Greater Manchester (GM) key priority and foundational sectors. A future notice is expected by 24th October 2025, with the contract period planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. Interested parties should be aware that this procurement is still in the planning phase, focusing on enhancing workforce skill levels and supporting in-work progression.

This tender creates diverse opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector to grow by partnering with Greater Manchester Combined Authority to help meet the region's employment skill demands. Companies that specialise in occupational training and skills development, especially those that offer flexible and tailored delivery models to meet the specific needs of employers and residents, would be well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can contribute to significant employment and economic outcomes in Greater Manchester while expanding their impact and reach in the area.

## Notice

GMCA will potentially be commissioning a range of targeted employment related skills offers, that supports GMs key priority and foundational sectors, although not limited to these. The commissioning will build on a review of previous and existing occupational and sectoral delivery models, providing the flexibility to address the specific needs of both employers and residents. Commissioned delivery will focus on supporting GM residents into relevant occupational areas and support in-work progression targeted at improving skills levels for the workforce.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054371-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 14:27 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054371-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054371-2025
  5th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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